Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, CMB - CDG Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is 5271 miles or 8483 kilometers or 4578 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Colombo ( Sri Lanka ) to Paris ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Paris takes around 12 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris, France is 12 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CMB - CDG

Kilometers		8483 km
Statute Miles		5271 miles
Nautical Miles		4578 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 7 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to CDG Flight Path

Location of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport & Charles de Gaulle International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Colombo to Paris nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Paris, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - CDG

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Paris (France) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Paris time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-17, 12:05:55 +0530
Paris (France)	2025-12-17, 07:35:55 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka

Destination

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG / LFPG) Paris, France